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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,186.50, 268,464.44 and 168,519.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,186.50, 268,464.44 and 168,519.40 is: 252,482.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,186.50 : 268,464.44 = 168,519.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,186.50/268,464.44 = 168,519.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,186.50x = 268,464.44 × 168,519.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,186.50x = 45,241,467,021.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,241,467,021.30/179,186.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,482.57

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